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P545 ETA

1997 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,310 mi
Last recorded26,310 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 ETA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,310 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 25,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,572 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Exhaust mounting bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,626 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 18,470 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,894 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,894 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 12,134 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 12,134 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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P545 ETA is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P545 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P545 ETA registered?

P545 ETA is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P545 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 ETA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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